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New Riff Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing New Riff Single Barrel and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (105 vs. 93).
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +12 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $60 ~$5 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
New Riff Single Barrel
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 9/5 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top with more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).